VOLTCRAFT CC-8 Round Cell Charger Instruction Manual

: June 4, 2024
: VOLTCRAFT

Table of Contents

Introduction
Explanation of symbols
Intended use
Delivery content
Up-to-date operating instructions
Features and functions
Safety instructions
Operating elements
LCD description
Connect the charger to a power outlet
Charging batteries
Care and cleaning
Disposal
Technical data
References
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CC-8 Round Cell Charger
Instruction Manual
Item No. 2521584

Introduction

Dear customer,
Thank you for purchasing this product.
This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements.
To maintain this status and to ensure safe operation, you as the user must observe these operating instructions!
These operating instructions are part of this product. They contain important notes on commissioning and handling. Also, consider this if you pass on the product to any third party. Therefore, retain these operating instructions for reference!
If there are any technical questions, please contact: www.conrad.com/contact

Explanation of symbols

| The symbol with the lightning in the triangle is used if there is a risk to your health, e.g. due to an electric shock.
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| The symbol with the exclamation mark in the triangle is used to indicate important information in these operating instructions. Always read this information carefully.
****| The arrow symbol indicates special information and advice on operation.
| The product is intended for use in dry indoor rooms only; it must not become damp or wet.

Intended use

The device is intended to be used as a battery charger and can be used with Ni-Mh, Ni-Cd, LiFePO4, and Li-ion4 rechargeable batteries. The charger is compatible with a maximum cylindrical battery length of 74 mm. The charger has ten independent battery charging slots which include two for 9 V block- type batteries. The display shows information such as the voltage, current, capacity, and percentage charged for the selected slot.
It is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it outdoors. Contact with moisture, e.g. in bathrooms, must be avoided under all circumstances.
For safety and approval purposes, you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. If you use the product for purposes other than those described above, the product may be damaged. In addition, improper use can result in short circuits, fires, electric shocks or other hazards. Read the instructions carefully and store them in a safe place. Make this product available to third parties only together with its operating instructions.
All company names and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
All rights reserved.

Delivery content

Charger
Power adaptor
Operating instructions

Up-to-date operating instructions

Download the latest operating instructions at www.conrad.com/downloads or scan the QR code shown. Follow the instructions on the website.

VOLTCRAFT CC-8 Round Cell Charger - qr code http://www.conrad.com/downloads

Features and functions

Delta V (-dV) control
Reverse polarity protection
Short circuit protection
Overcharge protection
2000 mA fast charge up to 2x batteries (simultaneously)

Safety instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety information. If you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper handling in this manual, we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property. Such cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.
a) General information

The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. This may become dangerous playing material for children.
Protect the appliance from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, high humidity, moisture, flammable gases, steam, and solvents.
Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and protect it from any accidental use. The safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the product:
– is visibly damaged,
– is no longer working properly,
– has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
– has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.
Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts, or a fall even from a low height can damage the product.
Consult an expert when in doubt about the operation, safety, or connection of the appliance.
Maintenance, modifications, and repairs must only be completed by a technician or an authorized repair center.
If you have questions that remain unanswered by these operating instructions, contact our technical support service or other technical personnel.
In schools, educational centers, and hobby and self-help workshops, the operation of the product is to be supervised by trained employees.

b) Power adaptor

The main outlet must be located near the device and be easily accessible.
As a power supply, only use the supplied mains adaptor.
Only connect the power adaptor to a normal mains socket connected to the public supply. Before plugging in the power adaptor, check whether the voltage stated on the power adaptor complies with the voltage of your electricity supplier.
Never connect or disconnect power adaptors if your hands are wet.
Never unplug the power adaptor from the mains socket by pulling on the cable; always use the grips on the plug.
When setting up the product, make sure that the cable is not pinched, kinked, or damaged by sharp edges.
Always lay the cables so that nobody can trip over or become entangled in them. This poses a risk of injury.
For safety reasons, disconnect the power adaptor from the main socket during storms.

c) Charger

This charger only works with Ni-Mh, Ni-Cd, LiFePO4, and Li-ion-type batteries. Never use the charger with other types of batteries as this could result in explosion, cracking or leaking causing damage to property and/or personal injury.
Never use the product immediately after it has been brought from a cold room into a warm one. The condensation generated could destroy the product. Allow the product to reach room temperature before connecting it and putting it to use. This may take several hours.
When the charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power supply and remove any batteries from the charging slots.
The battery data displayed on the LCD is for reference only and may differ from those measured with professional equipment.

d) Rechargeable batteries

Correct polarity must be observed while inserting the rechargeable batteries.
Rechargeable batteries should be removed from the device if it is not used for a long period of time to avoid damage through leaking. Leaking or damaged rechargeable batteries might cause acid burns when in contact with skin, therefore use suitable protective gloves to handle corrupted rechargeable batteries.
Rechargeable batteries must be kept out of reach of children. Do not leave rechargeable batteries lying around, as there is a risk that children or pets swallow them.
Rechargeable batteries must not be dismantled, short-circuited, or thrown into the fire. Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
There is a risk of explosion!
Never charge the rechargeable battery of the product unattended.
Never damage the rechargeable battery. Damaging the casing of the rechargeable battery might cause an explosion or a fire!
Never short-circuit the contacts of the rechargeable battery. Do not throw the battery or the product into fire. There is a danger of fire and explosion!
The instructions given by the manufacturer of the respective rechargeable batteries must be followed during the charging process.

e) Installation site

Do not cover the charger
When charging, place the product on a surface that is not heat-sensitive. It is normal that a certain amount of heat is generated during charging.
Select a stable, flat, clean, sufficiently large place for the charger.
Do not place the charger on a flammable surface (e.g. carpet, tablecloth). Always use a suitable, nonflammable, heatproof base.
Do not place the charger on the surface of valuable furniture without suitable protection. The impact of heat could lead to colour or material changes. Scratches or pressure points may occur on the furniture surface.
Keep the device away from easily flammable materials (e.g. drapes, paper), liquids (e.g. gasoline) or gases. There is a risk of fire and explosion!

Operating elements

VOLTCRAFT CC-8 Round Cell Charger - Figure 1

1 MODE button
2 LCD Display
3 SLOT button
4 Status indicator
-Green: 9 V battery not connected or fully charged.| -Red: 9 V battery connected and charging.
5 charging slot
6 9 V block battery bay
7 Spring-loaded battery holder
8 Power input: IN: DC12V
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LCD description

Display	Display
Flashing indicates that charging is in progress. The number indicates which

Connect the charger to a power outlet

When not using the device, disconnect the charger from the power supply and remove any inserted batteries.

Connect one end of the adaptor to the power input (8) on the charger and the other end to a suitable power supply.
The LCD display (2) will light up to indicate the charger is receiving power.
If no batteries are inserted, the LCD display will show Null.

Charging batteries

a) Round cell batteries
The maximum charging current of 2000 mA is available for Li-ion/LiFePO4 type batteries and applicable to charging slots 1 and 8 only. All other slots must be empty.

Load a battery into an available charging slot (5), matching the polarities shown in the slot.
Press the SLOT button (3) repeatedly to view the status of each inserted battery.
When a battery is full, the LCD will show 100%, 0.00 A, Full.

Description	SLOT Button
Status indicator	Press the SLOT button to cycle through active slots.
LCD backlight	Press the SLOT button once to turn the backlight on after auto-

dimming.

b) 9 V block batteries
Load a battery into an available 9 V block battery bay (6). The status indicator (4) will light red when the battery is charging and turn green when fully charged.
c) Manually adjust the charging current (round cells only)
Battery types LiFePO4 and 3.85 V Li-Ion should be manually adjusted. For other supported battery types, the charging slots automatically detect the current and voltage required for charging. The default charging current is 500 mA.
Refer to section “14. Technical data” on page 24 for information about the charging current corresponding to different battery types.
Single-slot

Press the SLOT button (3) to select a battery slot.
Press and hold the MODE button (1) until the current “-.– A” begins to flash.
Press the MODE button repeatedly to select different values.

All slots

Double-click the MODE button until the current “-.– A” begins to flash for all slots with batteries inserted in them.
Press the MODE button repeatedly to select different values.

Description	MODE Button
Enter charging current settings	• Press the MODE button (immediately after

inserting the battery) to change the battery type. Single-slot:
• Press the SLOT button (3) to select a battery slot.
• Press and hold the MODE button (1) until the current “-.– A” begins to flash.
• Press the MODE button repeatedly to select different values. All slots:
• Double-click the MODE button until the current “-.– A” begins to flash for all slots with batteries inserted in them.
• Press the MODE button repeatedly to select different values.
LCD backlight| Press the MODE button once to turn the backlight on after auto- dimming.

Care and cleaning

Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents, rubbing alcohol, or other chemical solutions as they can cause damage to the housing and malfunction.

Remove any inserted batteries and disconnect the product from the mains before each cleaning.
Clean the product with a dry, fiber-free cloth.

Disposal

a) Product
Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be disposed of in household waste. At the end of its service life, dispose of the product in accordance with applicable regulatory guidelines. Remove any inserted (rechargeable) batteries and dispose of them separately from the product.
b) (Rechargeable) batteries
You as the end user are required by law (Battery Ordinance) to return all used (rechargeable) batteries.
Disposing of them in household waste is prohibited.
Contaminated (rechargeable) batteries are labeled with this symbol to indicate that disposal in domestic waste is forbidden. The designations for the heavy metals involved are Cd = Cadmium, Hg = Mercury, and Pb = Lead (name on (rechargeable) batteries, e.g. below the trash icon on the left). Used (rechargeable) batteries can be returned to collection points in your municipality, our stores, or wherever (rechargeable) batteries are sold.
You thus fulfill your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the environment.

Technical data

a) General
Input voltage / current …………………………..12 V/DC 3 A
Charging current ………………………….. Default: 500 mA Li-Ion / LiFePO4: 200 – 2000 mA Ni-MH / Ni-Cd: 200 – 1000 mA
Output combination 1 ……………………….. Li-Ion 4.2 V, 4.35 V battery: 8 x (200 mA / 500 mA / 800 mA) 6 x 1000 mA 2 x 2000 mA (charging slots 1 and 8 only)
Output combination 2 ……………………. LiFePo4 3.65 V battery: 8 x (200 mA / 500 mA / 800 mA) 6 x 1000 mA 2 x 2000 mA (charging slots 1 and 8 only)
Output combination 3 ……………………….. Ni-MH / CD 1.48 V battery: 8 x (200 mA / 500 mA / 800 mA / 1000 mA)
Output combination 4 ……………………….. Ni-MH / Li-Ion / LiFePo4 9 V block battery:
1 x 60 mA, 2 x 60 mA
Supported battery types …………………… Li-Ion (3.2 V, 3.6 V, 3.7 V, 3.8 V) IMR, INR, ICR
LiFePo4: 10340, 14500, 16340 (RCR123A), 17500, 17650, 17670, 18490, 18500, 18650, 20700, 21700, 22650, 26500, 26650 Ni-MH/Cd (1.2 V): A, AA, AAA, AAAA, C, SC 9V block Ni-MH/CD, Li-ion and LiFePO4
Charging slots …………………………………..10 (8 + 2) independent channels
Type-C battery …………………………..max. 5 pcs (simultaneously)
LCD backlight …………………………..25 s automatic dimming
Protection …………………………………. Short circuit, reverse polarity, overcharge
Operating conditions ………………………0 to +40 °C, ≤ 85 % RH (non-condensing)
Storage conditions …………………………0 to +70 °C, ≤ 85 % RH (non-condensing)
Dimensions (L x W x H) …………………230 x 150 x 34 mm
Weight ……………………………………approx. 620 g (unit + power supply)

b) Power Adaptor
Input…………………………..100 – 240 V/AC 50 – 60 Hz, 1.0 A max.
Output …………………………..12 V/DC 3 A

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